AORN Education & Events

Based on AORN’s Guidelines for Perioperative Practice - Guideline Update: Local-only Anesthesia 2021.

Based on AORN’s Guidelines for Perioperative Practice - Instrument Care and Cleaning: Guideline Update 2021.

Based on AORN’s Guidelines for Perioperative Practice - Guideline Update: High-Level Disinfection 2018.

Based on AORN’s Guidelines for Perioperative Practice - Guideline on Team Communication 2018.

Based on AORN’s Guidelines for Perioperative Practice - Guideline for Safe Patient Handling and Movement 2019.

Learn about the events leading to a hospital fire evacuation, evacuation of patients and staff, and reopening the hospital focusing on surgical processes. Join this webinar as one surgical team shares its experiences including what was done well and what will be done differently in future.

On the morning of November 30, 2018, an earthquake occurred in Alaska, which is a part of the Pacific Ring of Fire. Join this webinar to learn how one OR team was prepared for this emergency and performed admirably to deliver safe patient care.

This presentation will highlight a multi-county flood and its impact on several health care facilities and services throughout Nashville.

After attending this event, perioperative RN's will have increased knowledge on the importance of diversity and inclusion, as well as an overview of key diverse moments in AORN's history.

There is no “B Team” in robotic surgery – all perioperative team members have a stake in the success of the program, whether they’re in the robotics OR or not. Hear why robotics training should expand across the department to elevate teamwork and attain optimal outcomes.